Bms Life & Wellness Center - Basement & First Floor
FQHCOperated by Brownsville Community Development Corporation
Services offered
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
Hours
40.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
About Bms Life & Wellness Center - Basement & First Floor
Bms Life & Wellness Center - Basement & First Floor is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Brooklyn, NY. Fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on household income, uninsured patients below 200% of the federal poverty line typically pay a nominal fee of $0 to $30 per visit. The center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, commercial insurance, and uninsured patients.
Community Health Centers like Bms Life & Wellness Center - Basement & First Floor play a critical role in serving Black families and other historically underserved populations. They are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services in a single location.
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Coverage + benefits in New York
Bms Life & Wellness Center - Basement & First Floor accepts New York Medicaid. FQHC certified application counselors typically cross-enroll Medicaid + WIC + SNAP at the same visit. Anyone enrolled in Medicaid is automatically income-eligible for WIC under federal adjunctive eligibility (7 CFR 246.7).
Frequently asked questions
What services does Bms Life & Wellness Center - Basement & First Floor offer?
Bms Life & Wellness Center - Basement & First Floor in Brooklyn, New York offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Bms Life & Wellness Center - Basement & First Floor accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Bms Life & Wellness Center - Basement & First Floor accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Bms Life & Wellness Center - Basement & First Floor?
40.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
Is Bms Life & Wellness Center - Basement & First Floor a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Bms Life & Wellness Center - Basement & First Floor is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) funded by HRSA Section 330. FQHCs are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services.
Where is Bms Life & Wellness Center - Basement & First Floor located?
Bms Life & Wellness Center - Basement & First Floor is at 408 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212-5634. Phone: 718-345-5000.
Please verify before visiting. Hours, services, and insurance acceptance can change. Call the center directly to confirm they're open and accepting new patients before you go. Data last verified on April 24, 2026.